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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.32, 604.95 and 146.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.32, 604.95 and 146.64 is: 219.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.32 : 604.95 = 146.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.32/604.95 = 146.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.32x = 604.95 × 146.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.32x = 88,709.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,709.87/403.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.95

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